At a Glance
Median Income
$36,667
$32,976 per capita
Home Value
$61,100
Zillow: $239,047
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.4% smoking rate
How Garden City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garden City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garden City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garden City residents earn a median household income of $36,667 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,976. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garden City is $61,100 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,047. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
0.0% of adults in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population67
Median Age72.9 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans37.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,667
Per Capita$32,976
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,142M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$239,047
Housing Units45
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,029/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
Elevation1,201 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute9 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Garden City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.